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As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

07-Jan-2026By Nicholas Robinson

Africa’s new appetite: Inside the rapid rise of convenience snacking

Africa’s new appetite: Inside the rapid rise of convenience snacking

12-Dec-2025By Tawanda Karombo

Gut health: Innovations shaping a $51bn industry

Gut health: Innovations shaping a $51bn industry

11-Dec-2025By Donna Eastlake

Has the cocoa crisis changed chocolate forever?

Has the cocoa crisis changed chocolate forever?

21-Nov-2025By Donna Eastlake

Labeling, marketing & advertising

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California pushes ‘non-UPF’ seal as certifications multiply and confusion grows

California pushes ‘non-UPF’ seal as certifications multiply and confusion grows

07-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Influencing the influencers: Making drinks packaging shine on social media

Influencing the influencers: Making drinks packaging shine on social media

06-Mar-2026By Rachel Arthur

Half of US shoppers worry about artificial ingredients, want EU-style bans

Half of US shoppers worry about artificial ingredients, want EU-style bans

06-Mar-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Retail

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Why Mars is powering up M&M’s as it reshapes its global growth strategy

Why Mars is powering up M&M’s as it reshapes its global growth strategy

25-Feb-2026By Tracy West

Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change

Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change

16-Feb-2026By Emma Weinbren

What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?

What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?

13-Feb-2026By Teodora Lyubomirova

Unilever commits to food growth after strong 2025 performance

Unilever commits to food growth after strong 2025 performance

12-Feb-2026By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Food tech & digital transformation

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Cacao pods and ‘ugly’ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement

Cacao pods and ‘ugly’ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement

07-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Food and mental health in China: 2026 trends that brands should watch

Food and mental health in China: 2026 trends that brands should watch

23-Mar-2026By Audrey Yow

Future chocolate: Mondelēz, Lindt and Barry Callebaut reshape taste

Future chocolate: Mondelēz, Lindt and Barry Callebaut reshape taste

18-Mar-2026By Tracy West

Health, wellness & nutrition

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Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on

Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on

13-Apr-2026By Megan Tatum

Unilever buys greens supplement brand Grüns

10-Apr-2026By Claudia Adrien

Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

25-Mar-2026By Natasha Spencer

Danone swoops to buy meal replacement brand Huel

23-Mar-2026By Nicholas Robinson

Clean label

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What is yerba mate and why is this natural energiser going global?

What is yerba mate and why is this natural energiser going global?

19-Feb-2026By Jason Dookeran

Clean label vs. functional foods: Can the two trends coexist?

Clean label vs. functional foods: Can the two trends coexist?

02-Feb-2026By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Rethinking ‘clean’ water in the bottled water aisle

Rethinking ‘clean’ water in the bottled water aisle

14-Jan-2026By Deniz Ataman